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Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Hunger, hopelessness driving migrant workers back to cities

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The employers, many of whom had virtually abandoned the migrant labourers, are sending them train and even flight tickets to fetch them back as factories whir back to life, construction activities pick up and the sowing season sets in.

World Cup PIX: Rahul, Kohli steer India to easy victory

World Cup PIX: Rahul, Kohli steer India to easy victory

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Images from ICC Men's ODI World Cup match played between India and Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8.

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

3-wheeler dominance gives Bajaj confidence to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers, now wants to replicate this dominance in two-wheelers. The difference is that while the former is zooming - registrations for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers nearly doubled during January-December 2023 - the latter, meaning a market for CNG-powered two-wheelers, does not exist.

How Ashwin caused Australia's downfall...

How Ashwin caused Australia's downfall...

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin said his plan to lure the Australian batters to play the drive and induce mistakes on a slow Nagpur pitch worked to perfection in the Nagpur Test.

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Smith's Warning! India's lethal bowlers a game-changer in WTC final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Smith said he expects the Indian attack to pose a stiff challenge irrespective of the combination they go with.

XBB.1.16 variant likely behind recent Covid spike: Dr Guleria

XBB.1.16 variant likely behind recent Covid spike: Dr Guleria

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As India witnessed the highest number of Covid cases in over four months, former All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said the new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the recent rise but emphasised there was no need for panic as long it does not cause severe illness and deaths.

'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

'Rohit Shetty's Copverse has made Cops Heroes'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Indian Police Force encapsulates the same spirit, the essence of scale, the essence of action and that riveted rhythm that Rohit Shetty brings about, but is complete with absolute realism.'

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

COVID-19 tests in India cross 3 crore-mark

COVID-19 tests in India cross 3 crore-mark

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A total of 3,00,41,400 samples have been tested until August 16 with 7,31,697 samples being tested on Sunday, the Indian Council of Medical Research said.

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

How captaincy is driving Kohli's batting

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

India captain Virat Kohli says the responsibility of leading the team motivates him to push his limits in testing conditions which eventually helps him score big Test hundreds.

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Former England captain Michael Vaughan rated Australia's World Cup triumph as the best in the tournament's history after they upstaged a rampaging India in front of a vociferous crowd.

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Oppn warns of Russia-like mutiny if Mumbai police hires 'contractual cops'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Raising the issue in the legislative council, Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve said the control of police should be under the state government.

Main accused in Kerala human sacrifice to undergo psychological test: Police

Main accused in Kerala human sacrifice to undergo psychological test: Police

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

He said a detailed forensic examination will be conducted at the crime scene, including the house of the accused and the adjacent property at Elanthoor village in Pathanamthitta district, where the victims' bodies were buried after being cut into pieces.

India logs 6,155 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths; active tally jumps to 31,194

India logs 6,155 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths; active tally jumps to 31,194

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,89,111, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Finmin pins hope on vaccine drive for robust recovery in services sector

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

FY22 will be the year to rebuild with the IMF projecting output growth at 11.5 per cent, economic survey at 11.0 per cent and the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee at 10.5 per cent.

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday.

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Gibbs arrested after drink-driving

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

South African opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs as arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning for drink-driving in Cape Town, reports said on Friday. Gibbs recently signed up to play for Hyderabad in the inaugural Indian Premier League, the multi-million dollar Twenty20 event which begins on April 18, in a deal worth $575,000 dollars.

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

PICS: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Day 3

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Images from Day 3 of the fourth Test between Australia and India, at the Gabba, on Sunday.

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the Union Cabinet next week and introduced in Parliament in its current session, seeks to make Indian roads safer by imposing hefty penalties for violation of traffic rules.

India logs 7,633 new cases; active cases rise to 61,233

India logs 7,633 new cases; active cases rise to 61,233

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,152 with 11 deaths.

Hit-and-run case: prosecution seeks Salman's driving licence

Hit-and-run case: prosecution seeks Salman's driving licence

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

The prosecution in the 2002 hit-and-run case allegedly involving Bollywood star Salman Khan on Friday filed an application in the trial court seeking a direction to him to produce his driving licence.

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

England shaping up in the image of Stokes, says coach McCullum

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

'He wants to do something significant and leave a legacy and impact on Test cricket and he is getting there.'

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Inside Olympic Esports Week! Prepare to be Amazed!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Gamers meet Games in inaugural Olympic Esports Week

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

A look at India's follies that led to Oval disaster!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

India's hopes of breaking their ICC trophy drought after 2013, remained unfulfilled as Australia handed them a crushing loss at the WTC Final.

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Active Covid cases in India rise with 5,357 new infections

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

While three deaths were reported from Gujarat, two were from Himachal Pradesh and one each from Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh besides one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Overall Tata Nexon is fun and easy to drive

Overall Tata Nexon is fun and easy to drive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Nexon has received a stellar 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP, making it the first car from an Indian manufacturer to score so good on the safety front.

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Shubman Gill as the next big thing in Indian cricket.

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

What's Micron's Role In India's Chip Race?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The first leg of Micron's semiconductor play in Sanand is crucial for the company to sprint towards India's goal of joining the chip race.

Off-road drive for Pajero owners

Off-road drive for Pajero owners

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

If you are a motorsport enthusiast and have a Mitsubishi Pajero, here's a chance to test the capabilities of your vehicle to the fullest and enjoy a good time out in the open at the same time. HM-Mitsubishi Motors in association with Sportscraft is organizing 'Heart in Mouth', an off-road driving rally around Belapur in Navi Mumbai on September 6.

India logs 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

India logs 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.67 per cent, according to the health ministry website.

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

US space agency aims to start testing the first such vehicle by the end of 2015

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Immovable Cook drives England into lead

Immovable Cook drives England into lead

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

Alastair Cook continued to defy Australia's bowlers with a clinical unbeaten 136 to help drive England to a first-innings lead of 72 with eight wickets in hand after second day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Saturday.

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

With 843 fresh infections, the country's caseload increased to 4.46 crore (4,46,94,349).

PICS: Last New Zealand pair deny India victory in 1st Test

PICS: Last New Zealand pair deny India victory in 1st Test

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Images from Day 5 of the first Test between India and New Zealand, at Green Park in Kanpur, on Monday.

Delhi court orders manhandling CCTV footage be given to Sisodia

Delhi court orders manhandling CCTV footage be given to Sisodia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The judge noted that following an earlier court order, the official concerned of Rouse Avenue District Courts premises had brought the CCTV footage of May 23 pertaining to production of Sisodia before the court in the case.

Maruti Sold 584,126 Cars In Rural Markets

Maruti Sold 584,126 Cars In Rural Markets

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Maruti Suzuki says it has sold at least one car in 418,000 villages.

Maharashtra bus fire: Mass cremation of 24 bodies held

Maharashtra bus fire: Mass cremation of 24 bodies held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

As most of the victims were charred beyond recognition after the bus caught fire in the early hours of Saturday, efforts were made to convince their families for mass cremation of the bodies instead of their DNA analysis, the official said.